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An Evacuation Alert has been issued to prepare you to evacuate your premises or property should it be found necessary. Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to evacuation; however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHILE THIS ALERT IS IN EFFECT

Be prepared for the evacuation order by:

Monitor your local radio station and the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website,www.rdbn.bc.ca for information.

Locating all family members or co-workers and plan to meet at the designated Reception Centre outside the evacuation area, should an evacuation be called.

Arranging accommodation for your family if possible. In the event of an evacuation, a Reception Centre will be opened.

Preparing to move any disabled persons and/or children.

Moving pets and livestock to a safe area.

Arranging to transport your household members or co-workers in the event of an

evacuation order. If you need transportation assistance from the area please call (250) 692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

Residents are reminded that flood waters may contaminate shallow wells and other water sources. If your well has been flooded, assume the water in your home has been contaminated. If water is contaminated, bottled water is the best choice for drinking water. For more information on water safety please visit the “Water Safety” link on the Regional District website at www.rdbn.bc.ca

If you use a septic field and it has been flooded, please be sure the floodwater has drained well below the level of the distribution trenches before you begin using it.

For more information contact: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.